title: Atrial fibrillation associated with neostigmine administration in three cows.
abstract: Three cattle with gastrointestinal disease were given neostigmine as part of the treatment for postsurgical ileus. All 3 cattle developed atrial fibrillation either before or during neostigmine administration, and 2 converted to normal sinus rhythm after cessation of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Constable
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Muir
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Hoffsis
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: St Jean
authors.forename: F H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Welker
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D009388:Neostigmine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D009388:Neostigmine